Terry Pluto, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports the Cleveland Browns will talk with free agent FS Brian Russell about the possibility of re-signing with the team for next season, but it does not appear likely Russell will return in 2007.

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns S Brian Russell (elbow) remains in the hospital as he continues to recover from an elbow infection. Russell is not expected to play in Week 15.

Alan Robinson, of the Associated Press, reports Cleveland Browns FS Brian Russell (elbow) was declared inactive for the team's Week 14 game due to an elbow injury. Russell had a staph infection in his same elbow earlier this week.

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns S Brian Russell (ankle) missed a portion of practice Wednesday, Oct. 25 but will play Week 8. He is listed as questionable on the team's injury report.

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns FS Brian Russell (ankle) missed parts of practice Friday, Oct. 20, and he thinks he will be able to play this week. He is listed as questionable on the team's injury report and will be a game-time decision.